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Short corn unlocks multiple benefits

Author

Tom Block

Published

11/4/2024

Short corn unlocks multiple benefits — Short stature corn hybrids are approximately 30% shorter than standard hybrids, offering improved tolerance to high winds, greater access for ground equipment during the growing season and robust root systems to seek out water and nutrients in the soil. PHOTO COURTESY OF BAYER CROP SCIENCE

Topics:

Crops

Improved sustainability and resiliency of short stature hybrids can help farmers across the globe.

The derecho that tore across Iowa in 2020 prompted corn breeders from Bayer Crop Science and other companies to step up their focus on developing short stature corn hybrids that better withstand strong winds.

However, researchers have discovered unexpected benefits...

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